The Georgetown Metropolitan

A reader passed along this rather bizarre video above from Doug DeMuro. In it, he drives around Georgetown and points out interesting cars from the last couple decades. (“Interesting” in the sense that 99.9% of people would completely glaze past them, but he thinks they’re cool!).

GM couldn’t help but recognize a few of the cars in the video, particularly since it was briefly filmed on his street. Which got him wondering, what are the cars he sees around the neighborhood that he can’t help take note of each time?

Well, here are the ones that come to mind:

The first is one he hasn’t actually seen in a long time, but he can’t ignore it: Jean-Pierre Sarfati’s Fiat 500:

The photo above captured this adorable little car after its parking brake snapped and it came crashing down 30th St. back in 2010. It survived this and remained on the streets for years later, but as GM mentioned, it doesn’t seem to be around anymore. Too bad!

The next notable car GM notices around are actually three cars: the Ferraris of 30th St.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• GU continues to report lower numbers of Covid positives this week.
• MPD officers pulling over drivers for running stop signs on P St. More of this please!

This week on Georgetown Time Machine, GM is exploring a photo of a tiny church that once stood along the canal just outside Georgetown.

The photo, from the DCPL archives, is undated. The only information was written on the back of the photo: “unidentified church on towpath above Georgetown. B.Thompson, purchase. Rec’d: May 1, 1945.” This date listed is likely the date that B. Thompson purchased the photo, and not the date of the photo. But GM will see what he can do to put a rough date and location for it.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• GU students take a mass pledge to marry each other should they get really desperate.
• What inspires one of the Georgetown GLOW artists.

Taking a break from manufacturing tires, Michelin issued its 2021 Bib Gourmand list for DC, and Georgetown was largely left off it.

The list is Michelin’s attempt to identify restaurants that offer exceptionally good food at moderate prices. (So, not quite good enough for the famous Michelin star designation). This year’s list includes 41 restaurants. And like last year, there is only one for Georgetown: Das.

No restaurants in Georgetown have any Michelin stars. Two restaurants, 1789 and Fiola Mare, are on Michelin’s third tier list, Plate Michelin.

So, no much love from the tire folk! Domage…

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Wisteria at Dumbarton Oaks really making a strong case for ponying up for the season pass right now…
• A nice history of the B&O rail spur that eventually became the Capital Crescent Trail.